Five starred reviews! ';An instant classic.' The New York Times Book Review From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes ';a memorable family story' (Booklist, starred review) about a girl adjusting to her new homewith the help of a little magic.When Abi's father marries Max and Louis's mom, their families start over together. Abi suddenly finds herself the middle child, expected to share far too muchespecially with grubby little Louis. Then they move into an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them. But for the children, strange things start to happen in that house. Abi reads alone, and finds herself tumbling so deep into books, they almost seem real. Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrivesis it a cat or something else? Max loses his best friendand falls in love. Meanwhile, Louis's secret visitor is becoming much too real. Now Abi, Max, and Louis must uncover the secrets of their new homefor there can be danger in even the most beautiful magic. From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a story that is at once enchanting and thrillingif you don't get lost in it first.

Five starred reviews! ';An instant classic.' The New York Times Book Review From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes ';a memorable family story' (Booklist, starred review) about a girl adjusting to her new homewith the help of a little magic.When Abi's father marries Max and Louis's mom, their families start over together. Abi suddenly finds herself the middle child, expected to share far too muchespecially with grubby little Louis. Then they move into an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them. But for the children, strange things start to happen in that house. Abi reads alone, and finds herself tumbling so deep into books, they almost seem real. Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrivesis it a cat or something else? Max loses his best friendand falls in love. Meanwhile, Louis's secret visitor is becoming much too real. Now Abi, Max, and Louis must uncover the secrets of their new homefor there can be danger in even the most beautiful magic. From award-winning author Hilary McKay comes a story that is at once enchanting and thrillingif you don't get lost in it first.